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Family Circle Easy Knitting 2004/05 Winter

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The latest yarns, pattern books and paraphernalia to hit the market.

BOOKS
Hone your skills or learn new ones with out top picks for this hunker-down season.

KNIT OUT & CROCHET 2004
Catch up on all the haps at this year’s Knit-Out in the Big Apple.

SCARF CONTEST
The winners of the Craft Yarn Council’s neck-warmer competition are revealed.

KNITTING, SHE WROTE
Meed Debbie Macomber, passionate knitter and best-selling novelist. By Alice Rose Hurley

DESIGNER Q&A
Canadian knit-whiz Gayle Bunn chats about her native land, punk rock and keeping things simple.

TAKING IT UP A NOTCH
Ready for some serious stitching challenges? Check out Anne V. Nelson’s bevy of suggestions.

COLOR YOUR WORLD
Dyeing yarn is easier than you think. Elaine Eskesen lets you in on her favorite techniques.

COUNTRY STYLE
If you can craft a basic square or rectangle, you can whip up these fashionable rustic ponchos and bags.

PARTY GIRLS
Dressing up is a breeze in darling pieces for little ladies.

PRETTY IN THE CITY
Cables, cords, buttons, ribs—fabulous flourishes define these softly hued ladylike knits. Eager to learn how? Out how-tos will help.

STREET SMARTS
Cardigans are the new blazers.

SCARLET FEVER
Sweaters in radiant tone-on-tone ruby heat up the coldest days and nights.

MAN POWER
Knit these handsome patterns—with or without sleeves.

GOOD SPORTS
Give a shout-out to your favorite school or squad with a scarf stitched in their colors.

BEYOND THE PALE
Make naptime fun time with four cuddly warmers in “wow” shades.

LEARN TO KNIT
Our step-by-step guide will show you the ropes.

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It’s as easy as 1-2-3—pick up some yarn, grab a hook and follow the illustrations.

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